# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Vangaindrano (VND)

> 10,702 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,702 km / 6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 229° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Madagascar
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 15:21 in Christchurch, it's 06:21 in Vangaindrano)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (VND is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Vangaindrano Airport (VND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnd-vangaindrano-vangaindrano-airport/1ef266de-dc5a-60ea-8b2e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vangaindrano, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSU
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -23.350000, 47.580000
- Elevation: 45 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:21 in Christchurch, it's 06:21 in Vangaindrano.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vangaindrano Airport (VND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnd-vangaindrano-vangaindrano-airport/1ef266de-dc5a-60ea-8b2e-06bb2780ed98)
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